Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in Tokyo’s top parks and gardens. With a population of 14 million, there is no shortage of gorgeous green spaces and plush parks for locals to escape in. From the lakeside setting of Ueno park (complete with swan pedalos) to the tranquility of Yoyogi Park and its […]
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Oct
Oct
Eating out in Japan can sometimes be costly or a chore, but it doesn’t need to be – with a population of over 125 million residents, there is a cornucopia of cheap chain restaurants in Japan, suitable for families, couples or solo dining. From oodles of noodles to tons of tonkatsu, it is easy to […]
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Oct
Anime shops in London are opening all the time – from the new Pop Mart Oxford Circus and Soho branches to several anime stores in Camden (London’s anime capital), there are so many cute Kawaii gifts and Manga merchandise. From Manga and anime comics and collectibles, there are over a dozen anime shops in London […]
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Oct
Oct
Tokyo can be enjoyed in many ways but the best way to see the city from on high is via one of Tokyo’s observation decks – better still, there are several Tokyo observation decks that are free admission and offer a glimpse of Mount Fuji! From Tokyo’s tallest tower Tokyo Skytree to some lesser known […]
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Oct
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Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district is fun to visit day or night and home to massive malls, cute cat cafes, gaming arcades galore plus Tokyo’s biggest Pokémon Center. A popular retail destination and geek chic centre, Ikebukuro comes alive in the evenings with neon nights, ‘red lights’ and traditional Japanese bites. Inquisitive about Ikebukuro? From anime cafes […]
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Oct
Oct
A short train ride from Kyoto, Uji is a beautiful riverside town known for its historic temples, tea ceremonies and boat trips. From UNESCO World Heritage sites and Japan’s oldest shrine plus an incredible suspension bridge walk, there are many things to do in Uji, Kyoto – plus Uji is now home to the new […]
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Oct
Oct
Time to shop ‘til you drop in Tokyo’s shopping malls and super shopping districts. Tokyo is shopping heaven, from the high end fashion stores of Ginza to cute kawaii stores in Harajuku and Akihabara. Japan’s capital city Tokyo makes for a joyful shopping experience, packed with of big malls, many of which have opulent interiors […]
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With so many Osaka day trips available using Japan’s rail network, Osaka is a great place to base yourself in the very center of Japan. Given the huge range of Osaka accommodation and hotels, it is often much cheaper to stay here instead of nearby expensive Kyoto, and then do day trips from Osaka. From […]
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Tokyo’s circular train line that connects Tokyo’s best neighborhoods, the JR Yamanote Line is one of the easiest ways to navigate the Japanese capital. Passing through Ueno, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Tokyo Station, this JR Yamanote loop line – 山手線 – is a great way to see lots of the most popular places in a […]
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There are so many Studio Ghibli Tokyo things to do from eating official ‘Totoro Cream Puffs’ to shopping in the official Studio Ghibli Donguri Republic stores. However, did you know one of the best Studio Ghibli Tokyo Japan attractions is actually free? Ginza is home to the giant Studio Ghibli Clock Tokyo NTV, designed by […]